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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2010

24 Vie for 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

The 2010 award, sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management and will be presented April 25 in Detroit.

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Operationsby Stephen BennettMarch 18, 2010

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?

Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

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Policeby Mike ScottMarch 18, 2010

Designing Police Vehicles: It's Not Just ‘Black & White’

By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

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Operationsby Shelley MikaMarch 18, 2010

Cooperative Procurement: Group Buying Power Saves Time & Money

Cooperative procurement allows government agencies to purchase equipment and vehicles under another government entity’s contract.

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Operationsby Cindy BrauerMarch 18, 2010

GFX 2010 ‘Takes the Reins’ in Austin

Pledging to “take your fleet to the next level,” the annual conference targeting public sector fleet managers is scheduled June 21-23 in Austin, Texas.

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Equipmentby Shelley MikaMarch 18, 2010

6 Steps to Analyze Street Sweeper Lifecycle Costs

A lifecycle cost analysis will help fleet managers present a solid case for sweeper purchases. The task includes gathering the right data, researching the equipment application, and consulting the experts.

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OperationsCover Storyby Paul LauriaMarch 18, 2010

The Recession Need Not Cripple Fleet Replacement Programs

Rather than simply defer replacement purchases to meet short-term budget-balancing goals, fleet managers should use today’s fiscal challenges to reappraise their organization’s approach to fleet replacement.

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Fuelby Lauren FletcherJanuary 29, 2010

Best Practices in Fleet Fuel Management

Second only to depreciation, fuel is the second-largest public sector fleet expense. Municipal, county, and state fleets share best practices in reducing fuel expenses.

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Operationsby Kelly ReaganJanuary 29, 2010

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of Centralizing Fleet

The City of Columbus, Ohio, fleet organization centralized operations in 2008. The fleet manager’s first-person account relates challenges, pitfalls, and rewards experienced in the process.

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Safetyby Cheryl KnightJanuary 29, 2010

Tacoma Overhauls its Accident Management Program

After reinventing its accident management program and moving to automated reporting, the City of Tacoma, Wash., dramatically improved customer service ratings and lowered fleet operating costs.

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